Books like Breaking the Playboy's Rules by Melanie Milburne

A coming‑of‑age tale that follows teenage girls as they form bonds over shared love for books in a library setting, weaving in themes of friendship, English literature, and the lives of widowers.

With a half-billion dollars at stake, this playboy needs a plan. Hiring his brother's ex is just the start. To earn his inheritance, Valentino LeBlanc must switch jobs with his twin, or so says his father's will. Val vows to succeed at any cost, but to win, he needs Sabrina Corbin--his brother's beautiful ex and consultant extraordinaire. Their chemistry is combustible and undeniable...and soon a pregnancy surprise may raise the stakes even higher 1. Took forever to finally finish reading, worth the 7th try. 2. No ew! factor, that's not really a spoiler, it comes out fairly early. 3. Even though they ignores the food cooking on the stove, there is no fire. That's important. Remember, NO fire. No alarms, no firetrucks. It was hard to concentrate on their big smooshy face scene when you keep expecting to hear smoke alarns. Doesn't happen. 4. Best proposal / acceptance ever, sigh 5. Up next, Book #2, Playing Mr. Right

Reasons of the Heart by Susan Napier The cabin was to be a sanctuary. The one place in New Zealand for her to contemplate the drastic changes she was planning in her life. But Francesca Lewis found it already occupied. Ross Tarrant, an uncomfortable reminder of her naive adolescent days, was firmly and legitimately ensconced. She had outgrown the embarrassing memories but had never forgotten him, and found he still left her light-headed and breathless. Ross saw Francesca as a challenge, the old chemistry between them still strong. Yet beneath the mature, successful facade, he exposed the same insecure, vulnerable girl she’d once been. Seascape by Anne Weale Handsome is as handsome does... When Kate Poole tracked down the estranged grandson of her beloved employer, she little guessed the consequences her actions would bring. A renowned playboy, Xan Walcott was unlike any man she had ever known - and decidedly more dangerous! He would use and abandon her without hesitation. Though necessity had forced her to work alongside Xan in Crete, Kate was hoping her own practical nature would save her from falling for Xan's legendary charm. Reform of the Rake by Catherine George A daddy for Christmas... Sensible Lowri had no intention of succumbing to Adam Hawkridge's careless charm. But Adam persisted, Lowri resisted - and gave in. Loving Adam had its price - soon Lowri was expecting his baby. He proposed marriage but Lowri knew his heart just wasn't in it. So she jilted him at the altar, pretending her pregnancy was a false alarm. Two years later, and Lowri was looking forward to spending Christmas with her pride and joy - little Rhosyn. But the festive season would bring with it a series of surprises and shocks - not least that Adam Hawkridge was about to discover the existence of his daughter!